Isn't Caller ID spoofing illegal? heh.. Too bad the law doesn't apply to those 'in power' and able to void themselves of legal liability in any given situation (not to mention they'll just have it swept under the rug anyways).... *sigh*...
Hey, look at the software that runs your PC. You think that is more reliable than your own brain, for controlling limbs on your body accurately? heh!;)
Actually, it's pretty funny you bring that up, as there's a Ghost In The Shell episode in which this very sort of situation occurs.
A man with cybernetic limbs shoots and kills a woman. During the court trials, his defense lawyer (highly experienced with defending people with cybernetic prosthetics) says that the defendant wasn't used to his newly upgraded/installed cybernetic body parts (and the new control software for them) and thus fired the gun unintentionally.
When I saw this episode, it was a bit of a shock to consider those kinds of situations where the natural self-control we take for granted could potentially no longer be in place, if we were to start to rely on technology to take the place of our physical bodies...
Yes, I have been saying this for years - it seems that the third game in the series always seems to be "how the original should have been to begin with". Case in point, Marathon Infinity, also by Bungie Software. Another example would be BioShock actually, being a supposed spiritual successor to System Shock 2 and probably the closest we'll ever get to a "System Shock 3". Or take a look at Myst. First there was the original, then Riven, then Myst 3 which finally featured a moveable viewpoint and other features that really made the game feel more full and immersive.
Err, people actually still use the AIM client supplied by AOL? Almost everyone I know is using a 3rd-party multi-protocol app like Trillian or Gaim (on Windows) or Adium or iChat on OS X. I'd be totally surprised to see someone actually running the [IMO] horrible client made by AOL.
"If one is unable to resist the feminine wiles of an online-character, then it's his own fault, not fault of the the person playing the female character."
I guess... That's like saying it's your own fault if someone steals stuff from your house because you couldn't secure the building well enough...
Pretty sure no one appreciates being subjected to "feminine wiles", in general.
This reminds me of "good looking" women getting unpopular/desperate guys to do their homework, fix their computer, etc. IMO it's pretty deceptive and/or sneaky. Yeah let's take advantage of peoples' weaknesses and try to get 'free stuff' from them! Cool, that's a trait of a real quality personality!
Yeah, like the manufacturing plant that Toyota opened in Ontario fairly recently.
I wonder if Ontario residents get screwed as badly as us over in BC. I'm guesing the MSRP on cars is country-wide, here. Pretty damned amazing. Can you imagine paying 30% more for a vehicle built 15 minutes from your own home, compared to what people in a seperate country pay? Jeez..
It's a total pain in the ass, to put it simply, making it not worth the hassle unless you're saving some serious coin. You can read the a guide on importing a car to Canada here.
You think that's bad? It's the exact same thing with cars, too. When you're looking at buying a $49k car (Subaru WRX STI) and you see it's only $33k in USA, well, that's just pure bullshit. I have yet to read ANY reasonable explanation for this extreme disparity.
I've been looking at buying a car for months (hoping the price would drop on 2008 models but no they are exactly the same) and I WAS going to just buy it in USA and import it to Canada and save myself $5000+, but Honda has just emailed all their US dealership managers stating that if a buyer does this, the warranty is VOID for the vehicle in both US and Canada - your car won't be serviced under warranty even if you drive back down to the US to get it serviced. Obviously they are trying to protect their fucked up excessively-disparate market. Frankly, I don't even want to buy a car at all, now - I'll be paying 30% more than people a mere 20 minute drive from me will be paying for the SAME FUCKING VEHICLE.
On a more fortunate note, Toyota has stated rather loudly that they WILL honor the warranty of a vehicle purchased in the US and imported into Canada. So, obviously I am considering them at this time. Of course that still doesn't make me feel any better about the fucked up price disparity.
"Nonetheless, if a cop puts his hand on you and you start trashing about like a spaz, they are going to take you down."
If a cop randomly puts his/her hand on me for no reason without explaining why and/or saying something like "you are under arrest for ___", I'll gladly, as is within my rights, tell them to get their hand the hell off me, and move away accordingly. Just because they're an "officer of the law" doesn't mean they are ABOVE the law and can just manhandle whoever they want without just cause and/or explanation.
I imagine that's not really what you were getting at, but taken literally as you wrote it that would be a pretty bad situation in our society, where we could just be grabbed and tackled down and apprehended for whatever random not-neccesarily-justified reason.
Actually, downloaded any warez lately, or in the last, say, 15 years? Notice how there's always a "group" tag at the end of the filename like razor1911, PARADOX, DEViANCE or the like? Those are highly organized groups that release pirated software and have been doing it for years and years. Razor 1911 has been releasing since 1985.
So, just because they're software pirates doesn't mean they're horrible people who are going to stab you in the back and steal all your valuables when they come over to visit...;)
Umm, I am getting really tired of seeing post after post of people saying "no one gives a shit". Trust me, it's pretty notable news in the Mac 'scene'. There are thousands and thousands of users on that forum (I'd give you an exact number if the forums were up) with easily hundreds of posts on any given day. It is basically THE prime source for Mac software/serials other than private systems (there's Mac TKA too but it's invite-only and apparently the invite system is no longer functioning).
Just because you guys aren't members of the community and don't know anything about it doesn't mean there isn't a huge community there who are pretty concerned about the site.
Big deal... I already pay $40/mo for net access.. I have NO interest in seeing unsolicited advertisements. If I want to know about upcoming products I visit tech review sites, movie trailer sites, or friends' blogs and journals. I don't pay for net access so I can look at ugly-ass shit quality animations, listen to REALLY irritating sounds when I mouse over certain parts of a web page, etc.
Frankly, if advertisers weren't pissing me off so much, maybe I wouldn't feel so inclined to block any/all advertisements. That's all there is to it. It's their own responsibility to effectively advertise (if they want to make money), and right now they're not (hence the very existence of AdBlock plugin to begin with)!
Nice FUD disguised as friendly conversation... I have WoW running no problem on both [recent] Macs I own, an iBook G4 1.2ghz and a Mac Mini intel Core Solo 1.5ghz. In fact, to even further contrast your post, WoW had less problems (aka none) on those computers than it did when I installed it on my new $1500 Windows machine I had built for gaming....
Pretty similar name to L0phtcrack... any relation? If not, you'd think they would be wary of looking like they're trying to play off LC's success. Ahh regardless, reading up on L0pht brings back a lot of memories..;)
Ahh OK for the record, Cambridge University didn't do any of this alleged research, according to Matt Davis, a "cognitive neuroscientist interested in language" working in the Cognition and Brain Science unit at Cambridge. Read the link for further details, and a lot more interesting analysis/discussion on this same phenomenon in other languages and whatnot.:)
'1) The Original poster said it ranked "Fifth out of Five" not "Fifth out of Ten".'
hehe I know, but I searched all over the site looking for the review that placed the iPhone in 5th place as I'm looking to purchase a "smart phone" myself at this time;)
Yeah, the review/list sucks IMO, pretty much useless as it doesn't even address the "smart" aspect - just which one makes the best PDA-style phone, pretty much (with weird criteria too)...
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Isn't Caller ID spoofing illegal? heh.. Too bad the law doesn't apply to those 'in power' and able to void themselves of legal liability in any given situation (not to mention they'll just have it swept under the rug anyways).... *sigh* ...
Hey, look at the software that runs your PC. You think that is more reliable than your own brain, for controlling limbs on your body accurately? heh! ;)
Actually, it's pretty funny you bring that up, as there's a Ghost In The Shell episode in which this very sort of situation occurs.
A man with cybernetic limbs shoots and kills a woman. During the court trials, his defense lawyer (highly experienced with defending people with cybernetic prosthetics) says that the defendant wasn't used to his newly upgraded/installed cybernetic body parts (and the new control software for them) and thus fired the gun unintentionally.
When I saw this episode, it was a bit of a shock to consider those kinds of situations where the natural self-control we take for granted could potentially no longer be in place, if we were to start to rely on technology to take the place of our physical bodies...
Well, actually, most people working in retail stores tend to pronounce it as "skoo" or "skew", so it's only one syllable.
Either way I still agree with what you're saying!
Well, I guess... Maybe he was just using Excel 2007 to calculate the overall value of the goods he had stolen? ;)
Warcraft 1 was on Mac OS as well. :)
Yes, I have been saying this for years - it seems that the third game in the series always seems to be "how the original should have been to begin with". Case in point, Marathon Infinity, also by Bungie Software. Another example would be BioShock actually, being a supposed spiritual successor to System Shock 2 and probably the closest we'll ever get to a "System Shock 3". Or take a look at Myst. First there was the original, then Riven, then Myst 3 which finally featured a moveable viewpoint and other features that really made the game feel more full and immersive.
Err, people actually still use the AIM client supplied by AOL? Almost everyone I know is using a 3rd-party multi-protocol app like Trillian or Gaim (on Windows) or Adium or iChat on OS X. I'd be totally surprised to see someone actually running the [IMO] horrible client made by AOL.
"If one is unable to resist the feminine wiles of an online-character, then it's his own fault, not fault of the the person playing the female character."
I guess... That's like saying it's your own fault if someone steals stuff from your house because you couldn't secure the building well enough...
Pretty sure no one appreciates being subjected to "feminine wiles", in general.
This reminds me of "good looking" women getting unpopular/desperate guys to do their homework, fix their computer, etc. IMO it's pretty deceptive and/or sneaky. Yeah let's take advantage of peoples' weaknesses and try to get 'free stuff' from them! Cool, that's a trait of a real quality personality!
Whoa, dude, I honestly can't tell if you're talking about Windows machines, or female anatomy...
Yeah, like the manufacturing plant that Toyota opened in Ontario fairly recently.
I wonder if Ontario residents get screwed as badly as us over in BC. I'm guesing the MSRP on cars is country-wide, here. Pretty damned amazing. Can you imagine paying 30% more for a vehicle built 15 minutes from your own home, compared to what people in a seperate country pay? Jeez..
It's a total pain in the ass, to put it simply, making it not worth the hassle unless you're saving some serious coin. You can read the a guide on importing a car to Canada here.
You think that's bad? It's the exact same thing with cars, too. When you're looking at buying a $49k car (Subaru WRX STI) and you see it's only $33k in USA, well, that's just pure bullshit. I have yet to read ANY reasonable explanation for this extreme disparity.
I've been looking at buying a car for months (hoping the price would drop on 2008 models but no they are exactly the same) and I WAS going to just buy it in USA and import it to Canada and save myself $5000+, but Honda has just emailed all their US dealership managers stating that if a buyer does this, the warranty is VOID for the vehicle in both US and Canada - your car won't be serviced under warranty even if you drive back down to the US to get it serviced. Obviously they are trying to protect their fucked up excessively-disparate market. Frankly, I don't even want to buy a car at all, now - I'll be paying 30% more than people a mere 20 minute drive from me will be paying for the SAME FUCKING VEHICLE.
On a more fortunate note, Toyota has stated rather loudly that they WILL honor the warranty of a vehicle purchased in the US and imported into Canada. So, obviously I am considering them at this time. Of course that still doesn't make me feel any better about the fucked up price disparity.
For any Canadians who want to sign onto this lawsuit:
http://www.merchantlaw.com/cellular.html
Recommend this to anyone you know who uses a cellphone from a Canadian provider!
"Nonetheless, if a cop puts his hand on you and you start trashing about like a spaz, they are going to take you down."
If a cop randomly puts his/her hand on me for no reason without explaining why and/or saying something like "you are under arrest for ___", I'll gladly, as is within my rights, tell them to get their hand the hell off me, and move away accordingly. Just because they're an "officer of the law" doesn't mean they are ABOVE the law and can just manhandle whoever they want without just cause and/or explanation.
I imagine that's not really what you were getting at, but taken literally as you wrote it that would be a pretty bad situation in our society, where we could just be grabbed and tackled down and apprehended for whatever random not-neccesarily-justified reason.
I just read your PDF there.. the funy thing is, I work in an office very close to where Absolute is located... heh ! Small world...
/me watches as Mastercard sends a takedown notice to /. regarding the parent post ;)
Actually, downloaded any warez lately, or in the last, say, 15 years? Notice how there's always a "group" tag at the end of the filename like razor1911, PARADOX, DEViANCE or the like? Those are highly organized groups that release pirated software and have been doing it for years and years. Razor 1911 has been releasing since 1985.
;)
So, just because they're software pirates doesn't mean they're horrible people who are going to stab you in the back and steal all your valuables when they come over to visit...
Umm, I am getting really tired of seeing post after post of people saying "no one gives a shit". Trust me, it's pretty notable news in the Mac 'scene'. There are thousands and thousands of users on that forum (I'd give you an exact number if the forums were up) with easily hundreds of posts on any given day. It is basically THE prime source for Mac software/serials other than private systems (there's Mac TKA too but it's invite-only and apparently the invite system is no longer functioning).
Just because you guys aren't members of the community and don't know anything about it doesn't mean there isn't a huge community there who are pretty concerned about the site.
Big deal... I already pay $40/mo for net access.. I have NO interest in seeing unsolicited advertisements. If I want to know about upcoming products I visit tech review sites, movie trailer sites, or friends' blogs and journals. I don't pay for net access so I can look at ugly-ass shit quality animations, listen to REALLY irritating sounds when I mouse over certain parts of a web page, etc.
Frankly, if advertisers weren't pissing me off so much, maybe I wouldn't feel so inclined to block any/all advertisements. That's all there is to it. It's their own responsibility to effectively advertise (if they want to make money), and right now they're not (hence the very existence of AdBlock plugin to begin with)!
Nice FUD disguised as friendly conversation... I have WoW running no problem on both [recent] Macs I own, an iBook G4 1.2ghz and a Mac Mini intel Core Solo 1.5ghz. In fact, to even further contrast your post, WoW had less problems (aka none) on those computers than it did when I installed it on my new $1500 Windows machine I had built for gaming. ...
Pretty similar name to L0phtcrack... any relation? If not, you'd think they would be wary of looking like they're trying to play off LC's success. Ahh regardless, reading up on L0pht brings back a lot of memories.. ;)
Ahh OK for the record, Cambridge University didn't do any of this alleged research, according to Matt Davis, a "cognitive neuroscientist interested in language" working in the Cognition and Brain Science unit at Cambridge. Read the link for further details, and a lot more interesting analysis/discussion on this same phenomenon in other languages and whatnot. :)
'1) The Original poster said it ranked "Fifth out of Five" not "Fifth out of Ten".'
;)
hehe I know, but I searched all over the site looking for the review that placed the iPhone in 5th place as I'm looking to purchase a "smart phone" myself at this time
Yeah, the review/list sucks IMO, pretty much useless as it doesn't even address the "smart" aspect - just which one makes the best PDA-style phone, pretty much (with weird criteria too)...
"Unless you have some other link you'd care to share to make your point?"
;)
Yes, the top-10-cellphone article he was referring to that placed the iPhone at #5 is here:
PC World top 10 Cell phone PDAs .
Not really "top 10 smart phones", though.